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Up In Smoke – Ledyard Bar B Que

Ledyard Bar B Que Co. is serving up original, homemade dishes in a beautifully renovated house in Knightsville, SC where the owner prefers everything to be customized; from the smokehouse built to his specifications to the self-taught pitmaster behind the smoker. Cheyenne Ledyard is the definition of a Southern pitmaster, with an emphasis on “master.” […]

Double Chocolate Walnut Brownies

Nothing says love quite like the made-from-scratch classic. Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter, melted½ cup white sugar¾ cup light brown sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 large eggs room temperature¾ cup all purpose flour½ cup cocoa powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup mini chocolate chips½ cup walnuts chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8×8 baking pan with […]

Wheel of Fortune

Whether seated at the pottery wheel or behind the camera, the world is clay in the hands of Maria White. When the diminutive woman in mud-spattered overalls moves across the studio, the 25 lb. block of clay she carries has no effect whatsoever on her self-assured stride. What she does next is best described as […]

Hometown Hospitality – Eva’s Restaurant

Whitney and Roy Easler are serving up Southern favorites, and preserving the legacy of Eva’s Restaurant. While not life-long residents of Summerville, Whitney and Roy Easler are very familiar with the area. The couple has frequently visited extended family here over the years and each time they visited, they fell more and more in love […]

Salted Pretzel Caramel Brownies

Warm caramel, salty pretzel bits and rich chocolate come together in this gooey treat. Ingredients For pretzel crust: 1 stick of salted butter, melted 1⁄2 cup flour1 cup crushed pretzel sticks1⁄2 cup brown sugar1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda For Brownie Layer: 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 1 and 1⁄4 cups sugar2 eggs room temperature1⁄2 […]

Pecan Praline Blondies

Brownie’s blonde sister with a classic Southern twist. Ingredients 1 cup butter2 cups brown sugar2 eggs, beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 1/4 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt2 cups coarsely chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 baking pan with shortening or line pan with parchment paper then grease […]

The Things We Keep

Inspired by the seemingly ordinary items last touched by her beloved grandmother’s hand, photographer, Stephanie Shank’s images reveal the values of a generation. The pale blue thread that once spun at dizzying speed on the spindle atop the Singer sewing machine, now sits idle on the wooden spool. The room around it is empty. The […]

The New Kings of Heavy Metal

Using the tools of their trade, three monarchs of metal make art from the ordinary Jason Elam What’s in a name? Shakespeare says a rose by any other name smells just as sweet. But Shakespeare never met Jason Elam. He is an ironworker, and proud of it—so don’t call him a steelworker. There is a […]

Natural Beauty

Tucked into Downtown Summerville, a small home is rich with attention to detail. In the oft-instagrammed world of hygge—a Danish and Norwegian word that reflects the mood of coziness, wellness, and contentment, minimalist interiors are regularly eschewed for homes that feature blankets, books and baskets galore, among other things. But at Jessica and Benjamin Maier’s […]

A Fresh Start

With determination and creativity, a local artisan carves a life for herself making all-natural, small batch skincare products. Every so often in life, we come to a crossroads of deeply impactful decisions. More significant than the day-to-day choices we face, these meaningful moments define who we are, what we stand for, and where we want […]